Longmont’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration is the Longmont Museum’s signature event and the largest Day of the Dead celebration in Colorado, attracting more than 6,000 people to the exhibit, family event and related programming. The celebration demonstrates how a diverse community can come together to share a common desire – to honor our ancestors and keep their memories alive. Exhibition
October 13—November 6; free admission
The Dia de los Muertos exhibition will be in the Museum’s Swan Atrium—a two-story space full of light and life. In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center, the Longmont Museum is proud to showcase Xólotl: Dios Perro, a monumental alebrije sculpture by international artist Oscar Becerra. Alebrije are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. Altars for the dead created by community members will also be a central part of the exhibition. Opening reception
Friday, October 12, 6—8 pm; free admission
For the third year, Cyclhops Mexican Cantina will provide their complimentary deluxe nacho bar, a delicious part of the celebration. Cash bar. Family Celebration
Saturday, November 3, 11 am—3 pm; free admission
Join in the fun and enjoy live music and dancing, sugar skull decorating, traditional food, community altars, paper flower making, face painting, Lady Catrina, and more! Come dressed in your finest calaca (skeleton) apparel. Exhibition Programming
Gallery Talk with Oscar Becerra
Thursday, October 4, 6:30 pm; free admission
Enjoy an exhibition preview with renowned Mexican artist and anthropologist Oscar Becerra as he describes his monumental alebrije sculpture, part of this year’s Día de los Muertos exhibition. Becerra will dive into the origin and significance of alebrijes and explain his papier-mâché creation process. |
